CVE-2022-1144: Use after free in WebUI
Use after free in WebUI in Google Chrome prior to 100.0.4896.60 allowed a remote attacker who convinced a user to engage in specific user interaction to potentially exploit heap corruption via specific input into DevTools.
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Affected Software
Remediation
Recommended actions to resolve this vulnerability, in priority order.
- Upgrade
Upgrade
Google Chrome (Trace Event)to a version that resolves this vulnerability.Fixed in 100.0.4896.60 - Upgrade
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debian/chromiumto a version that resolves this vulnerability.Fixed in 100.0.4896.60-1 - Upgrade
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debian/chromiumto a version that resolves this vulnerability.Fixed in 150.0.7871.100-1~deb12u1Fixed in 156.0.8078.79-1~deb12u1Fixed in 150.0.7871.181-1~deb13u1Fixed in 156.0.8078.79-1~deb13u1Fixed in 156.0.8078.79-1
Event History
Peer vulnerabilities
Found alongside the following vulnerabilities.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the severity of CVE-2022-1144?
CVE-2022-1144 has a medium severity rating due to its potential for heap corruption through malicious user interaction.
How do I fix CVE-2022-1144?
You can fix CVE-2022-1144 by updating Google Chrome to version 100.0.4896.60 or later.
What are the potential impacts of CVE-2022-1144?
The potential impacts of CVE-2022-1144 include possible remote code execution if exploited through crafted input in DevTools.
Who is affected by CVE-2022-1144?
Users of Google Chrome versions prior to 100.0.4896.60 are affected by CVE-2022-1144.
What causes CVE-2022-1144?
CVE-2022-1144 is caused by a use after free vulnerability in the WebUI of Google Chrome.